1937 in architecture

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The year 1937 in architecture involved some significant events.

Buildings

• Chelsea Bridge in Pimlico, London, designed by G. Topham Forrest, former head of London County Council's Architect's Department, is completed.
• Dolphin Square in Pimlico, London, designed by Gordon Jeeves, is completed.
• Villa Myrdal, designed by Sven Markelius.
• May 27 - The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, designed by Joseph B. Strauss is opened.

Events

• J. M. Richards becomes editor of the Architectural Review (London), continuing until 1971.
• The Georgian Group is set up as part of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings in England.

Awards

• RIBA Royal Gold Medal - Raymond Unwin.
• Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: Paul Jacques Grillo

Births

• April 18 - Jan Kaplický (died 2009)
• May 9 - Rafael Moneo
• September 14 - Renzo Piano
• Yoshio Taniguchi

Deaths

• February 11 - Walter Burley Griffin (born 1876)
• August 27 - John Russell Pope (born 1874)